UP Woman Murdered and Buried in Jaipur Garden by Live-in Partner: Police
· India · Hindustan Times, NDTV
A 32-year-old woman identified as Kiran was allegedly murdered by her live-in partner Pravesh, 22, and buried in the garden of their rented house in Prestige Colony, Bindayaka, Jaipur. The landlord discovered the body on Sunday morning after finding the house locked and noticing freshly dug soil with a woman's hand protruding. Police said Pravesh, who worked at a factory in Bindayaka, fled after burying the body two to three days ago. Both the victim and the accused hailed from Uttar Pradesh. Teams have been formed to trace Pravesh, and police are attempting to contact the victim's family in UP.
Why it matters
The case raises urgent concerns about the safety of women in live-in relationships and the ability of police to track down accused partners who flee crime scenes. It also spotlights the role of landlords and neighbours in detecting concealed crimes in rented accommodations across Indian cities.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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